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By calling 1-800-RUNAWAY, you can connect with a trusted, compassionate person who will listen and help you create a plan to address your concerns. Text, live chat, and email also available..

Hands-on programs focusing on K-12, such as classroom presentations, shelter tours and service projects. Classroom topics include: compassion and kindness towards animals, dog bite prevention and safety, spay/neuter education, animal cruelty and neglect, native wildlife safety, animal identification (i.e. dog licenses/cat id tags), and safety.

Free financial empowerment courses cover financial goals, budgeting, debt management, and more. Classes are in-person and available year-round in both English and Spanish, with specialized courses for teens and seniors.

Grants Little Wishes to children ages 6 to 18 for ongoing support of lessons and activities including, but not limited to, art lessons, music lessons, martial arts, team sports, swimming lessons, dance, gymnastics, ice skating, ice hockey, horseback riding, and soccer.\u200b

8-10 week long mental and behavioral health programs focused on helping young people ages 8-18 years old identify their feelings and needs, manage behaviors, overcome individual challenges and obstacles, set clear and attainable goals, and continually review progress towards meeting those goals.

Every summer, The Salvation Army helps kids of all ages go to camp at Camp Arnold at Timberlake. Summer Camp experiences are offered based upon the age of the camper. For more information about sending your child to camp, contact The Salvation Army in Bellingham.

Therapy services for individual adults, children and adolescents, couples, families and groups.

Provides guidance for teens (ages 13-18) who are struggling at home, at school or in their community due to the abuse of drugs or alcohol. The program helps stabilize teens in immediate crisis and guides them towards making long term & lasting positive changes in their lives.

Free peer-to-peer help, support, and crisis line for youth up to age 24. Support available by phone, text, online chat, or email. Staffed 24/7, with trained teen volunteers available 4PM-10PM Pacific time.

Counseling and support services to families with children and youth who may have emotional and/or behavioral challenges. Services include individual therapy, family therapy, group therapy, medication management, and mental health assessment.

An affirming, online community for LGBTQ young people between the ages of 13-24 years old. With over 400,000 members across the globe, you can explore your identity, get advice, find support, and make friends in a moderated community intentionally designed for you.

Adaptive year-round programming for children and their families living with life-altering medical conditions. Programs include condition specific summer camps where children can have fun while connecting with peer facing similar challenges, Family Weekend opportunities, and other events throughout the year.

Free 24/7 support for Washington residents age 25 and under. Trained crisis counselors respond for issues ranging from stress, anxiety, threats, abuse, and more.

Cultural activities that increases awareness about drug and alcohol abuse. Through participation and strong cultural identity, youth and young adults will learn a balance that creates discipline to live in a healthier way. Some prevention activities include: drum making, weaving, beading, pow-wow, War and Journey canoeing, traditional food gathering, and field trips.

Connects families with mental health providers who accept new patients, work with your insurance and fit your child’s treatment needs. The Referral Service is accessible to children and teens 17 and under living in Washington state. Teens between the ages of 13 and 17 can also call the Referral Service to find providers for themselves. For interpretation services, call 866-583-1527.

Scholarship offered to teens ages 15 to 17 who are homeless, low-income, or in foster care. Application, essay, parent/guardian letter of reference, and school transcript are required for application. Typically, the scholarship grants up to $500 toward driver's education and is limited to a certain number of scholarships available each year. Award is based on both merit and need.\u200b

Confidential mental health services for adults, adolescents, children, couples, families, and groups. Services include psychotherapy, counseling, psychological evaluation, mental health assessment, chemical dependency assessment and treatment, ADHD assessment, and more.

A peer-to-peer support line. Teen volunteers are trained to listen to concerns and talk about a variety of issues, including bullying, drug and alcohol concerns, relationships, stress, and depression. Calls and chats are confidential.

Anonymous and confidential hotline where young callers under 25 years of age can speak on many different issues and concerns including, but not limited to, coming out issues, gender and/or sexuality identities, relationship concerns, bullying, isolation, anxiety at school, family issues, HIV/AIDS concerns, safer sex information, suicide, and much more.

This program is for young people, ages 18-24, who are moving out of unstable situations that resulted in them being temporarily homeless. This program offers lease support, housing financial assistance, deposit, and ongoing skill building in collaboration with Housing Case Managers.\nNote: Rapid Rehousing is accessed through a main application process and is NOT first come, first served.

Supports young people ages 21 and under with vision loss by preparing them for successful futures by providing workshops, programs, and activities geared towards teaching age-appropriate skills of blindness, self-advocacy, orientation and mobility, and educational and career exploration.

LGBTQ young people can talk with a trained counselor for free, confidential and secure 24/7 service when they are struggling with issues such as coming out, LGBTQ identity, depression, and suicide.

A youth-led diversion service focusing on healing and accountability through Restorative Justice. Teen Court serves 12-17 year olds in partnership with Whatcom County Superior Court and several high schools throughout Whatcom County. Student volunteers act as judges, jurors and attorneys (referred to as advocates), to both learn how a courtroom setting works and to offer an alternative to the standard criminal justice system.

Counseling services available to children and teens.

Free and low cost workshops for youth (4th-12th grade) to gain skills in conflict resolution.